Starlink (Fiji) Pte Limited (‘Starlink’), a leading provider of low Earth orbiting satellite systems, has been granted a spectrum licence by the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications, and a telecommunications licence by the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji. This marks a significant step for Fiji – granting the rights to Starlink to provide internet services to businesses and customers in Fiji.

Complementing terrestrial connectivity, the evolution of low-earth orbit satellites constellations (‘LEOs’) in providing robust telecommunications services has come as a lifeline for geographically dispersed countries like Fiji. With low latency, high speeds and simple plug and play setup, the LEOs are fast becoming the technology of choice for island nations and geographically sparse areas.

“The licencing of Starlink for commercial use is a game changer for Fiji as it strengthens our resilience in providing connectivity during natural disasters — this also serves the purpose of the Fiji Government’s efforts in connecting the unconnected population in maritime communities without significant upfront capital costs incurred”, said the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs, and Communications Honourable Manoa Kamikamica.

“I look forward to Starlink and existing telecommunications companies partnering with the Ministry to bridge the digital divide”, added the Deputy Prime Minister.

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